How much does a Physical Therapist make in Alaska?

The average Physical Therapist salary in Alaska is around $98,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Alaska state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $77,773 annually ($6,481/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Alaska?

On a $98,000 salary in Alaska, your take-home pay is approximately $77,773/year or $6,481/month. Federal tax: $12,730. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $98,000 a good Physical Therapist salary?

$98,000 is a competitive salary for a Physical Therapist — above the national median. In Alaska, demand for this role is active.

How do Alaska taxes affect Physical Therapist salaries?

Alaska levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $98,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 20.6%.

What are the career growth prospects for Physical Therapists?

15% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Sports PT, Orthopedic PT, Neurological PT, Pediatric PT, PT Assistant.

How can a Physical Therapist in Alaska reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Physical Therapist Salary in Alaska (2026)

The average Physical Therapist in Alaska earns around $98,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $77,773/year ($6,481/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$77,773
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,481
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,991
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$37/hr
Federal Tax	$12,730
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$7,497
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	20.64%

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Physical Therapist Salary Ranges in Alaska

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$78,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$98,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$135,000

/year

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Not all Physical Therapists earn the same — not even close

Alaska's physical therapist market is anchored by Providence Alaska Medical Center + Alaska Native Medical Center ANMC + Alaska Regional + Mat-Su Regional + Bartlett Regional Juneau + Fairbanks Memorial + the substantial AK rural + Alaska Bush, post-Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race trauma rehab + post-AK winter sports + outdoor trauma rehab (the substantial Alyeska Resort Girdwood + Mt. Alyeska ski + the substantial AK winter sports + outdoor ortho rehab), post-2020 AK outpatient ortho cluster (the substantial post-2020 Anchorage + Fairbanks outpatient PT clinic + the substantial AK cash-pay PT), University of Alaska Anchorage Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT program (the only AK DPT-granting institution + ~30 DPTs/yr + post-2017 founding + the substantial UAA DPT-Providence partnership) + the substantial AK rural + remote PT demand + AK Department of Health rural PT, plus the substantial post-2020 AK remote PT migration leveraging AK 0% income tax + PFD.

Sr Outpatient Ortho PT / DPT (Cash-Pay)

$95,000–$148,000+ bonus

Outpatient ortho · the substantial post-2020 AK cash-pay PT + private

Sr Sports Medicine PT (Iditarod / Ski)

$95,000–$148,000+ bonus

Sports med PT · Iditarod + Alyeska + UA athletics + Outdoor sports

Sr Inpatient Rehab PT (Acute / Rehab Hospital)

$85,000–$125,000+ bonus

Inpatient at Providence Alaska + ANMC + Alaska Regional + Mat-Su rehab

Sr Hand Therapist CHT

$95,000–$148,000+ bonus

CHT at AK ortho practice + post-AK winter sports + outdoor hand trauma

Sr Pediatric PT

$82,000–$118,000+ bonus

Peds PT at Providence Alaska Children + ANMC peds + community

Sr Travel PT (Anchorage / Fairbanks / Rural AK)

$105,000–$172,000+ OT

Travel PT · post-2020 AK travel premium + Arctic rural + crisis rates

Sr Geriatric PT (Acute Care / SNF)

$78,000–$115,000+ bonus

Acute + SNF + LTACH PT · post-2020 AK aging population

Sr Clinical Specialist / Sports Specialist

$92,000–$138,000+ bonus

OCS + SCS + COMT cert · AK major systems + private practice lead

Mid-Level PT / DPT (3-6 yrs)

$72,000–$98,000+ bonus

Functional PT at AK major systems · transitioning to senior band

New Grad PT / DPT

$72,000–$88,000+ bonus

AK new grad · UAA DPT pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: post-Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race trauma rehab + post-Alyeska Resort + Mt. Alyeska winter sports rehab + UA Anchorage DPT + AK rural + Bush PT tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Iditarod + winter sports + only AK DPT-granting + Arctic rural PT cluster and a feature most national PT surveys understate for AK. post-Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race trauma rehab (the substantial Iditarod Anchorage to Nome ~1K-mile race + post-Iditarod musher + dog handler trauma rehab + the substantial AK Iditarod sports medicine). post-Alyeska Resort + Mt. Alyeska ski + winter sports trauma rehab (the substantial Alyeska Resort Girdwood ~3K vertical + Mt. Alyeska post-ski + snowboard + outdoor trauma + the substantial AK winter sports). Providence Alaska Medical Center + ANMC + Alaska Regional + Mat-Su + Bartlett + Fairbanks Memorial inpatient + outpatient PT. University of Alaska Anchorage DPT (the only AK DPT-granting institution + ~30 DPTs/yr + post-2017 founding + the substantial UAA DPT-Providence partnership). post-2020 AK outpatient ortho cluster + the substantial AK cash-pay PT + private practice. AK rural + remote PT demand (Yukon-Kuskokwim + Norton Sound + Maniilaq + Bush + Arctic rural). AK PT Compact + AK 0% income tax + Permanent Fund Dividend PFD anchor the AK PT proposition.